DISSERTATIONS & THESES

Daoust, C.J. (2005). An examination of implementation practices in Montessori early childhood education.
Winner, AMS 2005 Award for Best Doctoral Dissertation on Montessori Education.

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Dorer, Michael James. (2007). Montessori Curriculum in Minnesota and Wisconsin Public Montessori Elementary Schools.

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Gomes, J.J.M. (2006). Using a Creativity Focused Science Program to Foster General Creativity in Young Children: A Teacher Action Research Study.

 

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Massey, L.G. (2007) Pilgrims and guides: A phenomenological study of Montessori teachers guiding and being guided by children in public Montessori schools.

 

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Murray, A.K. (2006). Identifying Challenges to the Future of Public Montessori Elementary Schools.

 

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Pate-Smith, Peggy E. (2007). “Implications for Peace: Montessori Elementary Education"

 

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Roemer, K.L. (1999).  Assessment practices used by Montessori teachers of kindergarten through sixth grade students in the United States.

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Schonleber, Nanette S. (2007). Culturally Congruent Education and the Montessori Model: Perspectives from Hawaiian Culture-based Educators.

 

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Stern, Alison R. (2007). Observational Assessment of Literacy Development: The Use of Running Records in the Montessori Classroom.

 

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Sullivan, Noreen (2007). “Characteristics of Early Elementary Homework: Montessori and Traditional”

 

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Yezbick, Michelle K. (2007). "How Montessori Educators in the U.S. Address Culturally Responsive Education."

 

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SUMMARIES

Smith, C.M. (2001)  Summary of findings from two doctoral dissertations comparing academic achievement of Montessori and non-Montessori students in public school settings